The cooler drier air we have today is welcome; it was especially nice while sitting in church this morning. Pastor spoke on Joshua chapter 23 and dwelt a good bit on being in the world but not of the world.
During one of the hymns my mind wandered and I thought we had finished the last verse so I quit playing! The pianist and the congregation went on as I was searching the hymnbook for the next hymn! I quickly paged back, found where they were and jumped in again to finish. No one said anything, but I'm sure at least Hubby noticed.
Yesterday I made a card for a wedding we have coming up next Saturday - one of the young ladies in our church is getting married. She was the violinist at my daughter's wedding and is an excellent musician and lovely young woman. Hubby and I are planning to attend but not stay for the reception - he doesn't care much for that sort of thing.
After our lunch of Calico Beans and Corn Bread was finished and cleaned up today I made a card for Daughter #2. Well, it's really not a "card" as you would think...many years ago now, really before either of my daughters was old enough to appreciate them, I bought them matching jewelry boxes and gave them as gifts when each was old enough to take care of them. The box lid is actually a frame and I chose instead of a photo, to put a hand written verse (scrap book style and depicting their personal style and taste) in there as a decoration. I don't have a photo of Daughter #1's, but this is what I came up with for Daughter #2. I gave her the box several years ago now, but just couldn't come up with the right design for the insert until recently. It's nice having this project finished. I have trouble choosing things she likes, so I hope I got this right.
Hubby is out on the trails this afternoon and it's nearly time to get something together for supper...I guess I'll wait and see what he wants when he comes in.
I guess now is as good a time as any to go fill the bird feeders and let my toes enjoy the grass for a few minutes. If I have time I think I'll grab my book and head out to the deck to read.
I hope you're all having a wonderful Sunday.
Is that your church? It is lovely whether it is or not. I bet no one noticed you had stopped playing but like you said, maybe your hubby. Have a restful, quiet afternoon and evening.
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not my church but it is a lovely, old historic church with a romantic past. I played a wedding in there once, all it has is an antique pump organ. The church still has the old gas lights that work and a wood stove in the back! It's quite a drive to get there, but it's worth the trip.
DeleteI'm late getting to everyone's blogs today. That is a lovely church. I'm sure you caught up with the music in time for folks not to notice. The wedding card you made is just beautiful, Julie. You are so creative! Let us know how your daughter liked the card you made for her jewelry box. So nice. Wishing you a good week ahead!!
ReplyDeleteMy mind often wonders like that too, as you know. :) You're a good pianist so I'm sure the congregation didn't think a thing about it. I'm glad you had a good day. I like that little church. I'd love to see the inside.
ReplyDeleteYour card for the wedding is very pretty. So is the photo insert for daughter's jewelry box. Bob gave me a jewelry box a few years ago with the opening for a photo, but I've kept the one that he picked out ... a "poem for his wife". I love it. I'm sure she'll love what you made for her. That is a favorite verse of mine.
You have a good Monday. ♥
Julie you are so creative! I love the wedding card you made and the verse you chose for your daughter's jewelry box is beautiful.
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